Feb 26, 2017
I was fortunate enough to try archery at Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre, the home of the 2000 Olympic games. It was a fantastic day out and a whole lot of fun. You can read more about it on my blog
food
life milestone
Feb 18, 2017
I am pretty happy that everything is now in place and This Life List is officially registered as a business in Australia. My blog will be a revenue stream to finance my pursuit of completing my Life List.
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new skill
do it yourself (diy)
Feb 7, 2017
I just finished my first photography course and I learned a lot. I am pumped to be able to go out and take better photos as I am now armed with more information on techniques and processes.
I have done a little research on photoshop and...
sports
history
nature
travel
food
outdoor
entertainment
life milestone
do it yourself (diy)
love
Feb 6, 2017
I am happy and excited to announce I have launched my own blog.
thislifelist.com
Which chronicles my bucket list journey. It has been a hectic few months learning all there is about ...
sports
nature
outdoor
entertainment
Jan 27, 2017
I tried sand boarding which turned out to be a lot of fun, although the climbing of the sand dunes is a real chore.
I had the first ride sitting down and that seemed a little too easy, so I rode the rest of dunes standing up, which was...
sport
ocean swim
outdoor
this life list
Jan 22, 2017
I arrived at Manly Beach at 7am with apprehension as I haven't swam any sort of distance for over 5 years. The 1.4 km journey was a little daunting. The good part it's only 700m each way, so you get a little rest stop on the other side. ...
health
sports
nature
fun
outdoor > beach
Jan 17, 2017
On a fantastically warm Tuesday evening I met a good friend who had invited me to join him and his team for a late afternoon paddle. I have never been in an outrigger canoe before, so didn't know what to expect.
The outrigger is a 6 ma...
health
nature
hiking
travel
outdoor
Jan 8, 2017
I found myself a suspension bridge, only issue is its a 7 km journey to get there and then an uphill 7 km journey back out of the valley.
I organised a good friend of mine to accompany me on the hike. We set off with a pack stocked with...
sports
nature
outdoor
Jan 1, 2017
I stepped off the mountain this afternoon and soared with the birds. I must say it was a magical experience flying with High Adventure Paragliding.
Its so peaceful as you bank and turn riding the breeze. This is another This Life List a...
nature
sports
fun
travel
wildlife
Dec 27, 2016
What a great experience. I really enjoyed the graceful stroll along the beach aboard this beautiful creature. My partner and our 5 year old had the camel train all to ourselves.
We were lucky enough to get to hand feed the camels , I ev...
outdoors
entertainment > theater
Dec 16, 2016
I took my five year old to her first drive in movie. We saw the film "Sing" it was a thoroughly enjoyable movie.
It was awesome to see Zoe's reactions to the experience. She had a blast as did I. There will be more nights like this in ...
sports
baseball
this life list
Dec 10, 2016
Barry Bonds I am not!
I have never really played baseball as a sport although as a school sporting activity I have tossed a few pitches and knocked out a grounder or two. But I have always wanted to try hitting some home runs in a ba...
nature
outdoor
Dec 3, 2016
I have organised a 4wd vehicle from a good friend and I am taking the family out in the sand dunes on Stockton Beach near Newcastle. This is my first time I have really tried 4wd. I did some tame driving on Fraser Island, but today we a...
beach
fun
outdoor
paddleboarding
adventure
Nov 27, 2016
I wasn't sure what to expect, as it doesn't look all that exciting to me. I did two paddles and really must say its not my thing. I imagine it might be fantastic over a stunning reef and awesome coral, but I still don't think its the act...
nature
outdoors
Nov 22, 2016
Well I got a photo, cant say I am too excited about the end result. This is my first attempt so I am a little happy i actually got anything. I unfortunately didnt have my DSLR camera or my tripod, so this was hand held using an iphone. I...
history
food
entertainment
Nov 13, 2016
A completely different experience to say the least. I had a wonderful time at the salon, which was run by a host of eclectic characters, but Absinthe is not my drink. It is an acquired taste, one which i do not possess.
I recommend you...
entertainment
Nov 5, 2016
I gathered a group of 8 friends and none of us have ever attempted to exit an escape room. What a complete blast it turned out to be. We split into two teams of four and the race was on. Neither team had any idea what to do, the first 15...
new skill
do it yourself (diy)
Oct 31, 2016
I have written the book,and had two sisters whom are art students help me with the illustrations. The book is brilliant. I am so happy with the result. Another goal checked off This Life List.
The book is called Calvin the Clever Cook. ...
food
entertainment
Oct 22, 2016
A bunch of good friends and I spent a weekend away at a friends beach shack. It was a good excuse to get away and drink more than we should, play poker and generally talk a whole load of rubbish about past glories.
We decided to buy an ...
skill
new
Oct 16, 2016
I tried riding one when I was about 14, but I am keen to have another go at it
Edit 10/10/2016 I bought a unicycle today for $20. I have watched a bunch of "how to "videos, now I will go out and practice
I picked up the bike and have...
outdoor
entertainment
do it yourself (diy)
Oct 9, 2016
My daughter and I wrote a message, placed it in a bottle and then sealed the lid with wax. We floated the bottle out to sea from Sydney.
We left an email address on the message, so I hope someone somewhere finds the note and responds. W...
nature
hiking
travel
outdoor
Oct 1, 2016
My Brother in law decided he wanted to take the kids to see the glow worms. I thought it would be fun, i didnt realise it was a 300km round trip journey. 60kms off road too!
We hiked a further 2km into the tunnels. Fortunately we had go...
life milestone
do it yourself (diy)
Sep 21, 2016
very excited to have purchased my first investment property. On the Gold Coast in Queensland.
This is a house and land package with construction to begin in November
food
dark
restaurant
Sep 10, 2016
Its hard to describe the sensation of complete darkness.
The evening started with a fantastic cocktail and before we were able to finish we were ushered into the room which was completely dark. PITCH BLACK. Our waiter Kik is blind so sh...
nature
sports
travel
outdoor
Sep 7, 2016
The ride was OK, I had visions of riding along the beach and galloping through the water. The horse on the other hand decided we would plod along the shore line. I eventually got him into a canter and we went into the water up to his che...
sports
outdoor
Sep 1, 2016
We had a great time on the quad bikes (ATV). It all seemed a bit tame at first as we had to ride from the Safari Park to the bike playground, but once there we rode some tracks, did a few jumps and had the bikes sideways on most occasion...
fun
entertainment
Aug 23, 2016
Fun for the whole family
I really did enjoy this. It was a bit unsteady but once relaxed i managed to spin around and move backwards and forwards. A whole heap of fun that my 4 year old daughter thought was the coolest thing she has eve...
sports
Aug 13, 2016
By winning the premiership and playing first division my team and I have now qualified to play in the State Champions of Champions knock out tournament. All the winning first division teams play of against each other from across the stat...
travel
food
entertainment
do it yourself (diy)
Aug 7, 2016
To drink 150 different beers from around the world. i love beer, I brew it, I drink it and I have now challenged myself to taste more of it
1. Tooheys New
2. Tooheys Old
3. Pure Blonde
4. James Boaggs Premium
5. Crown Lager
6....
sport
nature
outdoors
Jul 31, 2016
For all the bike riding i have done over the years, I have never officially down hill mountain biked. There is a great track only about 10 kms from my house, so I am going to hook myself up with a loaner mounter bike and hit the trail...
sports
travel
outdoor
Jul 23, 2016
Went out for a ride on the tandem bike which was a lot of fun. I got to experience both the front seat and the rear. I much prefer to be steering the bike. It was a fun day out and my 4 year old loved being on the back
new skill
food
Jul 17, 2016
I have done this with beer trying to guess what style of beer I was tasting, but I would like to try tasting food to see what my palate is like.
I did the test and it was a lot of fun and quite difficult to guess
new skill
life milestone
Jul 10, 2016
I did an online test today, I am just waiting on the results. will post when they are returned
fun
entertainment
Jul 1, 2016
I had a weekend away with old friends some of whom i havent seen in 20 years.
The weekend was a success. I had a fantastic time and yes we played Beer Pong. It was fun but got a bit tedious when our shooting skills deserted us and we st...
sports
new skill
adventure
Jun 26, 2016
A high flying trapeze circus star for the day....sounds easy?
Its not as easy as it looks. It requires a bit of core strength and co ordination. Something that deserted me today.
It was a lot of fun, but when your 4 year old does a b...
sports
fun
new skill
Jun 19, 2016
This is a do again goal. I haven't skated for over 30 years and feel the need to try again. Plus it will be great to teach my 4 year old,
Well i got out there today, and it wasnt great. its really has been a long time, by the end of the...
sports
Jun 12, 2016
I have wanted to have an all out experience where I am waited on and supplied with food and beverage whilst viewing a professional game from the comforts of a corporate box
Goal completed and I had a great time, although the team I sup...
sports
Jun 11, 2016
A massive night for me, i got to meet and talk to a rugby league legend. Kevin Hastings was the reason why i choose to follow the Roosters. It was amazing to spend the evening taking to him about the game and life in general. How many...
outdoor
entertainment
Jun 5, 2016
OK so this is now ticked off, probably not my favourite experience as it is winter in Sydney and the water temp was too cold, but I jumped in the pool in a suit.
I was at a dinner party with 15 of my friends who thought i was nuts, but...
skill
new
May 29, 2016
Ive wanted to be able to juggle. So I downloaded some how to videos and now its all about practicing.
I can now keep 3 balls in the air for a decent amount of time. So i feel it is goal completed.
I can juggle a soccer ball with my f...
sport
fun
entertainment
May 22, 2016
My 4 year old has been twice and both times I have balayed for her. But next time I am going to climb
Ok so this is now ticked off. Can't say I loved it, I am not great with heights even though I keep trying to beat the fear.
I rea...
food
May 20, 2016
Big Poppas Burgers
The burgers were pretty good, but the peanut butter chocolate milkshake was killer
fun
May 13, 2016
Just because my 4 year old will love it
My daughter thought it was hilarious. Mother asked what kind of chickens lay eggs like that?
sport
nature
outdoors
adventure
May 8, 2016
I have wanted to try zip lining, as it looks like a load of fun.
I went out and did it. This is the first bucket list item I have actually ticked off since I started this list. I had a great time. Its far more physical than I was expect...
sydney opera house
landmark
Apr 30, 2016
A fabulous Sydney Icon. The first photo is from the harbour, the second is from a helicopter flight i took over Sydney and the other four are from the Vivid festival where they use a projector and cast lights over the surface of the Ope...
outdoor
movie
entertainment
Mar 19, 2016
I attended Mudfest this year in Mudgee. The setting is the Bunnamagoo winery outside of Mudgee. With a huge screen set up outside and plenty of wine and beer available. We ate pizza and watched some pretty amazing films from across the w...
animals
Mar 7, 2016
I took my 4 year old daughter to Sea World, we ate fish and chips and then decided to feed the stingrays. I didnt know what to expect at first but it turned out to be really cool.The Sting Rays are super smooth to touch and they climb ri...
sports
life milestone
Mar 4, 2016
The photo is of Michael Slater presenting me with a trophy.
Michael is a world famous Australian cricketer and a great bloke.
Michael is also a TV presenter and host, as well as being the ambassador of the company I work for.
experience
nature
outdoor > ocean
experience
adventure
Sep 12, 2015
A very disappointing experience as i spent 4 hours out at sea without any activity, upon returning to port we saw a glimpse of a whale tail.
It pales in comparison to my very fortunate experience on Long Island jetty in 2005 when a mo...
nature
outdoor
Jul 17, 2015
I love camping, I just dont do enough of it. These are photos from the last time we went out bush. Only problem was it was terribly cold. We camped in the Great Dividing Range in NSW and it was minus 6 deg C over night, too bloody cold ...
nature
Mar 14, 2015
This was strangely fascinating watching the snake unhinge its jaws to swallow the chick. Kind of revolting but i couldn't look away
sport
fitness
riding
bike
exercise
Feb 8, 2015
I was in training for a charity bike ride I do annually. I raise money for critically injured children.
The toughest day on the tour was going to be a 2oo km ride and i had never been over 160kms, so i peddled out very early and attack...
new skill
entertainment
do it yourself (diy)
Dec 26, 2014
I own all the books, I love the novels and smashed each of them in only a few days, i could not stop reading
fun
santa
surfing
adventure
christmas
Dec 24, 2014
Every year on Christmas Eve hundreds of people gather dressed as Santa to have a surf, there are bands playing and beers are flowing
The facebook page for the event is https://www.facebook.com/TheCrescentHeadSantaSurf/
I made a video...
sports
nature
outdoor > mountain
Mar 28, 2014
I actually rode up this mountain. 12kms of sheer pain. Mount Newendoc rises over 800 metres in 12 kms, so its a bloody hard slog to the top. When I reached the top we were above the clouds looking down into the valley. Ill give this a 1 ...
celebrity
entertainment
festival
music
Mar 22, 2014
This is me pictured with Dave Gleeson of the Sceaming Jets at a music festival called Day on the Green. Its a great day out at a winery in NSW Hunter Valley. They have all sorts of cool bands play. Ive seen INXS, Train, Hoodoo Gurus, Vi...
sports
Jan 4, 2014
Day 3 of the Sydney Test match at the SCG, This photo was from the morning session , as i proceeded to have a few too many beers in the afternoon and forgot to take any photos
fun
entertainment
themepark
Dec 12, 2013
This water park opened two years ago and its only 2km from my house so we have season passes. My 4 year old loves it.
sport
Nov 27, 2013
I won a prize to caddy for Peter Lonard in a pro-am event just before the Australian Open in 2013.
nature
life experience
travel
outdoor
adventure
Oct 26, 2013
This was truly a once in a lifetime experience as we got to feed, clean, ride and swim with the elephants. Such an amazing adventure.
You dont just hop on and ride the Elephants, this is all about learning the elephants, understanding w...
travel
food
entertainment
Oct 25, 2013
I have been fortunate enough to eat at some of Australias best restaurants over the years and some of them have been rated in the top 50 restaurants in the world. On my last vistit to Bangkok i was extremely lucky to eat at Gaggan which ...
travel
food
entertainment
Oct 24, 2013
High above Bangkok for Cocktails, sounds perfect, and it is. The view is amazing and the drinks were good too. Unfortunately my pictures don't do it justice.
I am back in Bangkok in September 2016 so i will be heading up there for anot...
history
travel
food
culture
entertainment
adventure
Oct 22, 2013
I have friends that live in Myanmar and we decided to visit them. Having not been to Myanmar or Thailand I decided to experience a little of both. It was a great adventure to take in a few days in Chang Mai and see the Elephants. I also ...
history
travel
culture
religion
Oct 22, 2013
We visited what seemed like a thousand different temples in both Myanmar and Thailand, but the Golden Buddha Temple really stood out and I loved the line of beautiful statues in the photo
travel
asia
Oct 14, 2013
I felt like Indiana Jones on my own adventure. Myanmar is like a emerging flower, and the country is so fresh, it hasnt been overly exposed to tourism so you get the opportunity to really explore. Bagan was amazing. If you get the opport...
history
travel
religion
Oct 13, 2013
Its a truly spectacular monument. I spent hours wandering around with my partner and our friends who live in Yangon. It was so interesting to discuss thoughts and beliefs and get a full understanding of what the Pagoda means to the local...
nature
fun
zoo
animals
Jul 21, 2013
One of the best Zoo's I have visited. The location is amazing, the animals are so well cared for and there is some awesome interaction between the visitors and the animals. The way the Zoo is set up you have the opportunity to get up clo...
entertainment
music
Apr 21, 2013
I have managed to get into the front of the mosh pit at Metallica, and had a pretty good spot at a U2 concert but for actual front row this Billy Joel concert is the winner. A shame the photos are not so good, but he was great. Only tim...
sports
Mar 26, 2013
The events was a coporate teams short course Triathlon and was happy to completed the course. It consisted of a 500m swim, 10km bike ride and a 4 km run.
sports
nature
outdoor
life milestone
Mar 21, 2013
For the last four years I have ridden on the "Distance for a Difference Tour". This is to raise money for the Day of Difference Foundation. A charity set up to assist families who have been affected when their children have been critica...
sports
fun
new skill
competition
May 17, 2012
The goal is to actively participate in 30 competitive sports. All of these sports involved me attempting to win something and competing against others trying to do the same.
The sports are as follows
1. Basketball (interschool) 2. Ba...
sports
Mar 23, 2012
Sensational day track side driving V8 supercars. So much power. Im not very much of a car man, but the power and sheer violent force that these cars generate is something i wasnt expecting
travel
adventure
fraser island
Feb 18, 2012
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. It has no roads so everything is accessed by water and the only way to get around on the island is to walk or 4WD. The island is home to wild Dingos. There are awesome beaches, lake...
life milestone
love
art
Dec 9, 2011
I had this tattoo inked on me in December 2011. Its a keepsake for me of my daughter Zoe and it has her birthdate. I will probably need that in the future so I dont forget. We were pretty excited to see Zoe as she was a little IVF miracle
entertainment
love
Oct 22, 2011
I was at a friends BBQ and we were having a few drinks when the idea to draw a smiley face on my partners belly came up, so we did that, then we got a little more carried away and felt we all needed to get in the pictures.
history
friends
school
life milestone
Oct 15, 2011
I attended my 25 year high school reunion. It was great to catch up with all my old friends, many who i no longer get to see, but it just reminded me of how old i am getting.
Will there be a 30th year reunion this year?
sports
nature
Feb 13, 2011
What looks like fun sometimes isnt such a good idea. Here is a tip DO NOT do this when you have drunk way too much alcohol. I managed to perforate an ear drum!
Oct 16, 2010
I had the pleasure to eat at Quay in 2010 for my Birthday. My partner Julie and I enjoyed the degustation menu and the fantastic surrounds of Quay. It was at the time rated as the best restaurant in Australia.
The snow egg dessert was ...
love
Aug 14, 2010
My friend got married on Bantayan Island in the Philippines and as part of the ceremony all the guests were asked to release a lantern. There was at least 100 of them in total, it was beautiful to watch
history
travel
food
outdoor
Aug 10, 2010
I attended a friends wedding on the Island of Bantayan. We hired bikes and rode all over the island, it was so much fun.
I spent some time in Manila, and Cebu. We also chartered a boat and went to Malapascua to go diving (probably some ...
food
Aug 10, 2010
It was delicious.
Its pig what do you expect, of course it was delicious
entertainment
May 1, 2010
I love a good dress up party, doesnt matter what the theme i love it, Be a rockstar, 80's , 50's , brightest colours, fave movie
entertainment
festival
music
Jan 23, 2010
Enjoyed the Big Day Out 2010 festival, some of the bands were Muse, Powderfinger, Rise Against, Grinspoon. I also attended 2011 and saw Tool, Rammstein, Iggy and the stooges.
I have enjoyed Day on the Green a few times and even hung ou...
sport
travel
competition
Oct 18, 2009
I competed in the over 35 division for football and our team won the silver medal. We lost in the final in a penalty shootout. It was an amazing tournament and i look forward to competing again some day soon
outdoor
do it yourself (diy)
Feb 23, 2009
Nice way to wake up....or to watch the sunset
new skill
brewing
beer
Jan 11, 2009
I like beer.....I drink lots of it......why not make it? I have managed to brew a very tasty beer that is easy to make and cost effective. I may have created a monster as I have over 25 cartons of beer stored in the garage
skill
cake
food
baking
Nov 15, 2008
The attached photos show a cake i made for my daughters 1st birthday and the wedding cake i made for my cousin. A long time ago i baked cakes with my Grandma, its the Lamingtons I remember the most. Would love to be able to do that with...
life
milestone
Jun 17, 2008
Technically I financed the building of the house, but i was responsible for the construction of the decking and all the landscaping. It was a great project and I am really happy with the house we built.
history
travel
Oct 23, 2007
I absolutely loved Scotland. Edinburgh Castle was fantastic. Walking up the golden mile to the castle is brilliant. As much as I thought Edinburgh castle was great, I liked Sterling Castle more. I am bitterly disappointed I lost all my p...
history
travel
outdoor
Oct 9, 2007
There arent too many castles in Australia, so when i got to the UK I was pretty impressed with all the amazing old castles/ Edinburgh Castle was fantastic, but for some reason Stirling Castle was the one that impressed me the most. Its p...
history
travel
outdoor
Oct 8, 2007
Wow, I truly love Scotland. It is a wonderful country with some of the most interesting and fun people I have ever met.
I drove up to Edinburgh from London, stayed in the new side of town , but wandered through the old town and had a g...
nature
Apr 27, 2007
A little scary but still cool
nature
history
travel
food
outdoor
Apr 22, 2007
I spent a night sleeping on the Junk, and travelling through the Bay. We visited small floating villages and trekked up the mountain top to a lookout over the bay. I also had the oppotunity to swim and kayak into some of the caves. Overa...
